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January 2, 2014

Yes, we know vitamin D builds strong bones – but it’s fundamental for brain heal...

Yes, we know vitamin D builds strong bones – but it’s fundamental for brain health as well. For example, higher vitamin D levels are associated with a marked reduction in Parkinson’s risk. Read my blog post on this important subject: http://bit.ly/1cj75Bs


Vitamin D and Parkinson’s Disease
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For those of you who have read Grain Brain, you will recall that one of the fundamentally important nutritional supplements I recommend is vitamin D3. For years we have been schooled as to the importance of vitamin D in the process of building strong and healthy bones. Indeed, that part of the story...
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Published on January 02, 2014 06:47

January 1, 2014

Well, 2014 is underway! How are you getting to work on those resolutions?

Well, 2014 is underway! How are you getting to work on those resolutions?
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Published on January 01, 2014 07:50

December 31, 2013

I just found out that my article on neuroplasticity was the top article of 2013...

I just found out that my article on neuroplasticity was the top article of 2013 on

The Gift of Neuroplasticity
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With the statute of limitations having long expired, I can now describe my first experiences in learning about the human brain. When I was a child, I didn’t have the opportunity to spend much time with my father as he maintained a very busy practice in neurosurgery in South Florida. Clearly, he too…
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Published on December 31, 2013 13:30

December 30, 2013

"Alzheimer’s is a preventable disease. Genes play a role without a doubt, but th...

"Alzheimer’s is a preventable disease. Genes play a role without a doubt, but they do not determine your destiny." Read more in my new blog post: http://bit.ly/1k0riTr


Your Brain – Your Choice
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We live in a time when the status quo, in terms of recommendations from the medical establishment, is to pretty much live your life however you choose, and then, when you develop some form of malady, there’s going to be a magical “medical fix” for you. To be totally clear, there is no treatment for…
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Published on December 30, 2013 08:43

December 29, 2013

Neuroplasticity is the key to improving and empowering our brains. Learn how to...

Neuroplasticity is the key to improving and empowering our brains. Learn how to set the stage for positive brain development: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2012/01/31/to-harness-neuroplasticity-start-with-enthusiasm/


To Harness Neuroplasticity, Start with Enthusiasm | SharpBrains
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We are the architects and builders of our own brains. The human brain is continually altering its structure, cell number, circuitry and chemistry as a direct result of everything we do, experience, think and believe.
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Published on December 29, 2013 13:15

December 28, 2013

My take on the FDA’s move to ban trans fats last month: http://bit.ly/1e3CDvO

My take on the FDA’s move to ban trans fats last month: http://bit.ly/1e3CDvO


Kudos to the FDA on Their Trans Fat Decision
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As I’m sure many of you have heard, the FDA has decided to ban trans fats in our foods. While many have scarcely commented on this laudable action, I think we should take a step back and look at the implications of this. Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fat that has undergone a […]
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Published on December 28, 2013 12:59

December 27, 2013

One of the most important things we can do is share this information with our fr...

One of the most important things we can do is share this information with our friends and loved ones. How have you shared the Grain Brain message with others?
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Published on December 27, 2013 10:30

December 26, 2013

Haven't seen BRAINCHANGE yet? Want to watch it again? We've just added a whole b...

Haven't seen BRAINCHANGE yet? Want to watch it again? We've just added a whole bunch of airings, so check to see if it'll be on in your area soon.


BRAINCHANGE
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“If you could make just three simple changes in your life to prevent, or even reverse, memory loss and other brain disorders, wouldn’t you?” – Dr. David Perlmutter In this new and empowering 90-minute special, Dr. Perlmutter reveals just what those changes are, and how you can begin the path to bett...
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Published on December 26, 2013 08:08

December 25, 2013

A very Merry Christmas to all of you who are celebrating today.

A very Merry Christmas to all of you who are celebrating today.

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Published on December 25, 2013 06:20

December 24, 2013

Which one(s) do you remember being told?

Which one(s) do you remember being told?


9 Lies About Fat That Destroyed The World's Health
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The world unknowingly participated in a huge health experiment. It failed.
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Published on December 24, 2013 13:30